Catamaran trip discovering Benagil Cave from Vilamoura Marina
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Catamaran trip discovering Benagil Cave from Vilamoura Marina

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Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Duration: from 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes
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Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour begins with an exciting catamaran journey setting sail from Vilamoura Marina
  • You'll get to explore the awe-inspiring oceanic coastline featuring magnificent caves and rock formations
  • A key highlight is the visit to the famed Benagil Cave, also known as the Cathedral or Algar de Benagil
  • There will be tastings of national spirits and regional sweet delicacies included in your adventure
  • This is an exclusive tour that guarantees lasting memories of one of Europe's best-kept secrets
What to expect

This captivating catamaran journey, setting sail from Vilamoura, whisks you westward to discover the awe-inspiring coastline with its magnificent caves and rock formations. The highlight of this voyage is undoubtedly the famed Benagil Cave, also known as the Cathedral or Algar de Benagil.

As you embark on this exploration, you'll encounter other mesmerizing sights such as the iconic Nossa Senhora da Rocha chapel, the charming Praia da Marinha, the mysterious Captains Cave, the intriguing Submarine Rock, the grand Arco do Triunfo and the award-winning Falésia beach.

This exclusive tour includes a welcome drink to kick-start your adventure and offers tastings of two national spirits and two regional sweet delicacies to tantalize your taste buds. If weather conditions are favourable, you'll have the opportunity for a refreshing swim stop. Uncover one of Europe's best-kept secrets, and create lasting memories.

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What's included
  • check WiFi
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Local delicacy tasting
  • check Welcome drink
  • check Catamaran cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Towels
Where

Marina de Vilamoura, Quarteira, Portugal

Meeting point:
Please check in 30 minutes before departure at Ocean Quest shop 29 located between Destiny clothes shop and O'Neills Bar at Marina de Vilamoura. Or at Ocean Quest kiosk 14 located at the very end of the marina, by the Domes Lake Resort Hotel.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • It is forbidden to take drinks on board, excluding drinks and food for babies. You may bring your own snacks on board

Know in advance:

  • Please note, entering the caves can not be guaranteed, this is conditioned to the sea conditions and notifications from the authorities (the local captaincy and maritime police), safety always is the main priority. The local operator can not guarantee entrance to the Benagil Cave, as occasionally the authorities condition the access
  • Please always provide your contact details upon booking, so the local operator can contact you in case of alterations due to sea conditions
  • If you or someone in your party is pregnant, please inform the local operator, local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
  • Children under 3 years old can attend for free
  • There is no guarantee to finding dolphins or any other marine life, as they are wild animals
  • If the time and weather permits, there will be a stop for swimming, this is a Captain's decision
  • If the tour is cancelled due to sea conditions or unforeseen circumstances, an alternative date and time will be offered. If this is not suitable, a full refund will be made
  • The local operator does not hold any responsibility for your personal belongings or electronic equipment whilst aboard one of our vessels
  • The local operator has the right to refuse boarding to people under the influence of too much alcohol and to stop serving alcohol on board if the safety of the client(s) is at risk, no refund will be given

Remember to bring:

  • Bring sunscreen, towel, hat, light jacket (even on warm days) and your camera
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Provider
Ocean Quest
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    October 15, 2025

    The views were excellent! We were expecting more food and complimentary drinks as advertised, but only received a small glass of wine, two small shot size tasters of other wine and two small cookies. I’m glad we stoped to eat lunch before. May have been why so many vomited on the trip!

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    Lenny

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    October 9, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

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